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  Saint Nicholas and Krampus: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  One of the most important figures constantly brought up during the Christmas season is Saint Nicholas, despite the fact most people know little about him. In the 21st century, Saint Nicholas (or as people often refer to him, “Jolly Old Saint Nick”) has been reduced to a pretend, adorably portly grandfather-type, a visual often accompanied by a fleet of magical reindeer and a bustling workshop staffed by endlessly cheerful elves. Most assume, quite understandably, that Saint Nicholas was the fount of inspiration that Santa Claus' myth weavers steadily drank from over the centuries. While this is accurate to some extent, it is important to remember that the parallels between Saint Nicholas and the present-day Santa Claus marketed by mass media are actually quite limited. 
  After Nicholas of Myra’s death, December 6 became his feast day, and over the centuries, children anticipated his appearance with gifts. However, other children, particularly those of the mischievous sort, trembled under their covers on December 6, because they could not look forward to tinkling sleigh bells or belly-shaking laughs. Instead, they feared the disconcerting sounds of heavy breathing, guttural growls, and rattling chains, all of which came from the terrifying Krampus. 
  Despite the best efforts of the Catholic Church and other conservative groups, Krampus is in the midst of a major Renaissance, penetrating not only modern literature, but even becoming a fixture of pop culture. This is evidenced by the creature's recent starring roles in the films Krampus, Night of the Krampus, and Mother Krampus, and its cameos in such TV shows and animations as Grimm, Supernatural, American Dad, and Venture Brothers.

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  Sullivan detective agency double...

  PARKER KELLY

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  A summer trip back to Ireland with their neighbor and friend, Mr. Amos Murphy—a retired Irish detective—ushers the Sullivan Twins into a thrilling adventure that they will remember for years to come. The boys, eager for excitement, are once again joined by the high-spirited Irish siblings, Ciara and Finley O'Brien. Together, this dynamic team joins forces to unravel the captivating mystery of The Dullahan, a legendary figure steeped in Irish folklore, who is said to make an eerie appearance once a year during the Kilorie festivity. 
  This legendary headless rider, known for his sinister presence, is in an insatiable quest to collect souls, which adds a layer of urgency to the twins' mission. As the Sullivan Detective Agency collaborates with the O'Brien’s and the experienced Mr. Amos Murphy, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a case that poses significant danger to their safety and unity. Along the way, they encounter a series of unsettling events, including missing friends, mysterious footprints that seem to appear out of nowhere, and shadowy enemies who harbor vengeful intentions. 
  What starts as a light-hearted summer excursion soon transforms into a whirlwind of peril and intrigue that spins the junior detectives into a tailspin of threats that test their wits and courage. Each clue they uncover brings them closer to the heart of the mystery but also deeper into the treacherous web woven by the Dullahan and those who wish to keep his secrets hidden. The summer sun may shine bright, but the shadows of this tale cast a long and haunting reflection, ensuring that this adventure is anything but ordinary. 
  Will these junior detectives manage to solve this case before the infamous criminal, Joseph Dunn gets his revenge or the monstrous Dullahan succeeds in its dark quest?  
  The Sullivan Detective Agency: Double Trouble is an adventure filled with courage, friendship and pitfalls in the vast hills of Ireland.

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  Daisy Dolittle: The Rabbit Rescue

  Melody Lockhart

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  In this book, readers can join Daisy Dolittle on her latest adventure as she investigates the disappearance of Pearl the Rabbit from a farmhouse hotel. 
  Daisy Dolittle is an independent-minded 10-year-old girl with a love of animals and a magical secret. She has the incredible ability to speak to animals! Inherited from her great-great-great-grandfather, Doctor Dolittle (ever heard of him?), this talent makes her a friend to cuddly creatures of all sizes. Not only that ... it also makes her a fantastic detective! Daisy travels round the world with her actress mother and whenever an animal is in danger or needs rescuing, Daisy is sure to be on the case. 
   
  In this third adventure, Daisy is delighted to be staying in a countryside farmhouse, which just so happens to be home to some cuddly creatures! But when Pearl the rabbit goes missing, Daisy has to turn detective to find her. Can our brave heroine and her animal friends solve the mystery? 
   
  If you love adventure stories and cute animals, then Daisy's your girl! She gets up to all sorts of hijinks - foiling dognappers in Paris, thwarting animal smugglers in Australia, rescuing otters, and more. Her stories are packed with Melody Lockhart's trademark mixture of dynamic action, snappy humor, and heartfelt emotion.

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  Queen Vernita Finds More Colors...

  Dawn Menge

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  Explore with the Queen as she learns all about Fall in the Northeastern part of Quails. Stay at a Maple tree farm and tap the trees to make Maple syrup, eat pumpkin pancakes, and stay on a farm. Learn to make a waterway out of a tree, sail on a Gundalow and play in the vibrant of the Fall leaves.

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  Emmie & Friends: Invisible Emmie...

  Anonymous

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  Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries.  
  This is the story of two totally different girls— 
  quiet, shy, artistic Emmie 
  popular, outgoing, athletic Katie 
  —and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . . 
   
  All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel.

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  World’s Most Famous Megaliths...

  Editors Charles River

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  Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is still raging. Far from being just another settlement, Göbekli Tepe has been described as the world’s first temple and perhaps one of the locations where human civilization began. Subsequent archaeological work at Göbekli Tepe has revealed that the site was a spiritual center for the local population during a time when humans were undergoing a transition as hunter-gatherers in the Paleolithic Period to a more sedentary lifestyle in the Neolithic Period, more than 10,000 years ago.  
  	Naturally, when European archaeologists began unearthing the megaliths of Malta in the 19th century, they did not know what to think, which led to a plethora of theories, many of them quite fantastic. At least 23 of these temples were uncovered, but because the people who built them lacked the knowledge of writing, speculation over who built them and why remained well into the 20th century (Rountree 2003, 26). Some people theorized that the Malta megaliths were built by a race of giants, while others believed that it was the center of a “Mother Earth” cult that later spread through Neolithic Europe.  
  	On the Salisbury Plain, only a few hours from the hustle and bustle of Central London, remains one of the greatest surviving relics of humanity's ancient past: the mighty stone circle of Stonehenge. Stonehenge is one of the most well-known ancient sites in the world, and an image of it raises numerous associations and emotional responses. Its impressiveness comes not only from its size and remarkable level of preservation, but more so because of incredible precision during an era of simple technology.

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